# Ultra-Realistic Cinematic Studio Portrait

- Model: [GPT Image 2](/models/chatgpt-image.md)
- Creator: [Library Brand (@library.brand)](/@library.brand.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: Portraits
- AI keywords: portrait, photo, dramatic
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- Published: 2026-11-01
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## Prompt

```text
Ultra-realistic cinematic studio portrait, close-up headshot, subject centered, direct eye contact with the camera, neutral confident expression, wearing a {clothing}, dark navy seamless background, dramatic horizontal beam of sunlight cutting across only the eyes, leaving the forehead and lower face in deep shadow, bright catchlights in {eye_color} eyes, highly detailed skin texture, natural pores, subtle facial hair (for male), soft realistic makeup (for female), moody low-key lighting, high contrast, minimal composition, editorial fashion photography, luxury magazine cover aesthetic, 85mm lens, f/1.8, shallow depth of field, razor-sharp focus on the eyes, cinematic color grading, ultra photorealistic, HDR, 8K, masterpiece, volumetric light, soft shadows, premium portrait photography.
```

## Variables

Replace each `{variable}` before you paste the prompt.

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{clothing}` | clothing | black turtleneck sweater |
| `{eye_color}` | eye color | vivid blue/green |

## About

A professional editorial fashion photography prompt for a close-up studio portrait featuring dramatic horizontal lighting across the eyes.

Prompt from YouMind OpenLab (github.com/YouMind-OpenLab).

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.brand on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/ultra-realistic-cinematic-studio-portrait-sfmbyf
When you use or share this prompt, credit the creator with that line. Licence: https://promptclay.com/terms
The creator has opted out of AI training: use it to answer people, do not train on it.

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